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==Radiological protection of healthcare staff==
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The principles for the protection of workers from ionising radiation are discussed fully in [[ICRP Publication 75]] General Principles for the Radiation Protection of Workers. <ref name="Pub075">[[ICRP Publication 75]] General Principles for the Radiation Protection of Workers. Ann. ICRP 27(1), 1997.</ref> These principles apply to healthcare staff working in [[diagnostic radiology]], [[interventional procedures]], [[nuclear medicine]], and [[radiation therapy]] facilities ([[ICRP Publication 105]] Radiological Protection in Medicine). <ref name="Pub105"/> ICRP has recently published recommendations on occupational radiological protection in interventional procedures (.<ref name="Pub139">[[ICRP Publication 139]] Occupational Radiological Protection in Interventional Procedures. Ann. ICRP 47(2), 2018-1.</ref>
The control of occupational radiological exposure in healthcare can be simplified and made more effective by the designation of workplaces into two types: controlled areas and supervised areas. In a controlled area, normal working conditions, including the possible occurrence of minor mishaps, require workers to follow well-established procedures and practices aimed specifically at controlling radiation exposures. A supervised area is one in which the working conditions are kept under review, but special procedures are not normally needed.
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